Would a lineup change help the Spurs?

Is James White’s athleticism the answer? He’s shown flashes of brilliance. Can Pop put him in, on a limited basis, in Game 5 and hope that he stretches the defense with his speed to the basket? Or is White too green (that’s an odd statement) to put in a situation like that?

What about Matt Bonner? He’s supposedly athletic enough to hang with Dirk defensively. Can he hang with Marion/Stoudemire/Thomas and give the Spurs better 3-point shooting? His big body will help on the boards. Plus, as an added bonus, he just looks goofy.

Is my boy Beno in the picture? He hasn’t played in so long, his jock strap has cob webs. Maybe he could help with shooting and running the offense.

I am commenting on your story “Are the Spurs Dead?” Of course they are not, especially if they suspend Amare and Diaw. If they suspend them, then that means any coach can bring in their thugs and cause another teams best players to come off the bench. Is that right? Players are on the court all the time during the game, cheering on their teams. Do they get suspended, too?

p.s. I wish all you San Antonio beat writers would write why you beat the Suns in 2005. Do you remember when you took out Joe Johnson? Another dirty and cheap foul that basically ended Joe’s season, along with the Suns. The Spurs have always been dirty against the Suns (because they don’t have the athletes to hang and just play THUG ball) and its funny how you never hear it from the “HOMERS”. I can’t stand writers who “Never let the facts get in the way of a good story”.

Daren K, Phx, AZ

SUBJ: Predictable Spurs

I hate to say I told you so, but I did. Duncan on the bench when it counted the most because of foul trouble and the Spurs lose. The NBA is so predictable its really not much fun anymore. Series drags on forever, lack of sleep and productivity at work are a problem. Nevertheless they are the only game in town and it helps break the monotony of South Texas. The Spurs have lost the momentum and embarrassed themselves. I cannot imagine what got into Robs head, but I am glad someone on the Spurs showed a little “attitude” for once. The Suns just wanted it more and unfortunately for us so did the Refs. No surprises here. Suns in Seven. Early vacation. Get on with life. Hope I’m wrong.

Jordan

SUBJ: Referees

How come the referees are not held responsible for some of this trouble? If they would call a clean game instead of letting it get out of hand, then maybe some of the cheap shots would stop.

My question: Why did Manu not get any of the calls last night when they beat him to the ground? He gets no respect still from the refs.